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Fiji High Court questions deportation of Canadian national as retrial in $31m cocaine case proceeds
High Court questions the timing of deporting Canadian national Joshua Rahman amid a retrial in a high-profile drug case. Judges warn that removing him could prejudice ongoing proceedings and risk contempt, signaling a clash between immigration action and the pursuit of justice.
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Rabuka files Court of Appeal bid to overturn Malimali’s dismissal, seeks to keep Rokoika as Acting FICAC Commissioner
Fiji’s legal battle over the anti-corruption watchdog heats up as the Prime Minister lodges a Court of Appeal appeal against a High Court ruling on the dismissal of the FICAC commissioner. The move centers on interim leadership and questions of authority, with far-reaching implications for governance and accountability.
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Rabuka files Court of Appeal challenge to High Court ruling on FICAC appointment revocation
Prime Minister Rabuka has filed an appeal to Fiji’s Court of Appeal over a High Court ruling on the revocation of the FICAC commissioner’s appointment. The move centers on constitutional powers, appointment integrity, and the independence of key state institutions — issues that could redefine the balance between executive authority and statutory offices.